Stiris Research Inc. Awarded a Pilot Study Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Patients with Depression

Stiris Research (“Stiris”) an entrepreneurial clinical trial management company focused on the management of Phase I-IIIB trials, today announces it has been awarded a Pilot study utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) for clinical diagnosis of Depression.

“Stiris is extremely excited to be working on this first-in-world technology to help treat patients with major depressive disorder. The integration of technology and leveraging advances in artificial intelligence will pave the way for more tailored approach to patient therapy and improve overall care and quality of life,” said Lisa Discepola, Managing Director, Clinical Operations.

​Clinical depression is a complex mood disorder caused by various factors, including genetic predisposition, personality, stress and brain chemistry. Treatments include psychoeducation, psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, and brain stimulation therapies (electroconvulsive therapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and magnetic seizure therapy). Depression can affect anyone: children, adolescents, young adults, middle-aged adults and older people. 20% of adults will have suffered from depression at some point in their lifetimes. Depression may be caused by one factor alone or a combination of factors including biological, psychological and environmental (linked to social or family environment) factors.

(https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-illness-and-addiction-index/depression) and  (https://thelifelinecanada.ca/suicide-prevention-resources/depression)